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VSY 217

1996 Triumph TR3

White Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,850 mi
Last recorded31,850 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR318,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSY 217
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 31,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,577 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 23,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2006 21,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake quick release mechanism sticky?

Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,121 miles

handbrake quick release mechanism sticky?

How Reliable is the Triumph TR3?

Based on 7,628 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 118
brake binding 87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75
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VSY 217 is a 1996 Triumph TR3 in White with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 18,170 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph TR3 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSY 217, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR3 typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph TR3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VSY 217 registered?

VSY 217 is a 1996 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is VSY 217 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSY 217 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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